AIDAstella
Sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain · Fly into PMI
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AIDAstella in Hamburg, 2013 · Photo: Rainer Lippert, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
About AIDAstella
AIDAstella is an AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Sphinx class, in service since 2013. She measures 71,304 gross tons and carries 2,192 guests with a crew of 620. She sails Mediterranean, Asia, World cruises itineraries. We rate her 2.8 out of 5.
AIDAstella is the seventh and last Sphinx-class ship, a 71,304-ton vessel delivered by Meyer Werft in March 2013 that began sailing on 17 March that year. It carries 2,192 guests at standard occupancy and up to about 2,700, and several of its public rooms were refurbished during a dry dock in Dubai in March 2018. The ship ranges widely: its 2026-27 season starts with a long voyage from Antalya and Palma around Africa to Bangkok, continues with Southeast and East Asia cruises from Bangkok, Singapore and Japan, and returns to Palma de Mallorca for a summer of Western Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal cruises.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,192
- Crew 620 · 1:3.5
- Entered service
- 2013
- Refitted 2018
- Length
- 253 m
- Longer than 66% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 14
AIDAstella is bigger than 55% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 74%. At 32.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5−0.5, fleet average 3.5
- Service
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5−0.6, fleet average 2.6
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AIDA Cruises fleet average across 11 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Sphinx class
AIDAstella is one of 7 Sphinx class ships. AIDAmar (2012), AIDAsol (2011), AIDAblu (2010), AIDAluna (2009), AIDAbella (2008) and AIDAdiva (2007) are in service.
Official deck plans
Photos
AIDAstella in Hamburg, 2013Photo: Rainer Lippert, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- AsiaJapan, Southeast Asia and China
- World cruisesvoyages of three months or more, most leaving in January
Home port: Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAstella sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Sala VIP LlevantPMI Module A (Non-Schengen)3.3 ★
- Sala VIP MestralPMI Module B3.1 ★
- Sala VIP MediterráneoPMI Module C2.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AIDAstella?
AIDAstella is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Sphinx class.
What are AIDAstella's sister ships?
AIDAstella is one of 7 Sphinx class ships. AIDAmar (2012), AIDAsol (2011), AIDAblu (2010), AIDAluna (2009), AIDAbella (2008) and AIDAdiva (2007) are in service.
How big is AIDAstella?
AIDAstella measures 71,304 gross tons and 253 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How does AIDAstella compare in size with other cruise ships?
AIDAstella is bigger than 55% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 74%. At 32.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does AIDAstella feel?
AIDAstella has a passenger space ratio of 32.5: 71,304 gross tons for 2,192 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so AIDAstella feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAstella carry?
AIDAstella carries 2,192 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 620 (about 3.5 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAstella enter service?
AIDAstella entered service in 2013 and was last refurbished in 2018.
Where does AIDAstella sail?
AIDAstella sails Mediterranean, Asia and World cruises itineraries. Her home port is Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAstella?
AIDAstella sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Fly into Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for AIDAstella?
AIDA Cruises publishes the deck plans for AIDAstella; this page links to Official deck plans — select the version for your sailing date.
How is AIDAstella rated?
Cruise Frog rates AIDAstella 2.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (3/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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